Introduction:
The north side of Mount Everest is considerably more impressive than the south (Nepal) side. Rising in a sheer 10,000 ft / 3,000 m. from the Rongbuk Glacier, it towers above the Tibetan Plateau. It was to this side of the mountain that the British Expedition in the 1920’s and 30’s came, when Nepal was closed to foreigners.

Since its first ascent by the Chinese in 1960, the North Ridge has been climbed numerous times. In the last few years it has received the attention of several commercial expeditions, and with careful planning the same success rates as the south side are possible. Gaining 8000m is demanding but it is the last 848m that are the most difficult.

Himalaya Expeditions Inc (HimEx) will run expeditions during both the pre & post monsoon periods. Late May offers the greatest chances of reaching the summit, after acclimatising in April and the early part of May, a good rest at base camp the warm summer winds, as they have in the past, will often allow those on the summit to shoot photographs without wearing gloves. Only with good preparation and back-up is this possible.

Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu.1,300m. O/N Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu preparation for the exepedition. O/N Hotel.
Day 03: At leisure in Kathmandu. O/N Hotel.
Day 04: Kathmandu –Zhangmu (2,300 m)-123 Kms.
Day 05: Zhangmu to Nylam 3,800m. 35 km. O/N Guesthouse.
Day 06: At Nylam for acclimatisation. O/N Guest house.
Day 07: Drive to Shegar (4, 350 m)-205 Kms. O/N Hotel / Guesthouse.
Day 08: At Shegar (New Tingri). O/N Guest House.
Day 09: Drive Everest Base Camp. 4-5 hrs journey. O/N Camp.
Day 10-12: At Everest Base Camp. O/N Camp.
Day 13-14: Trek to Advance Base Camp.
Day 15: At Advance Base Camp.
Day 16-53: Climbing Period.
Day 54: Return to Advance Base Camp.
Day 55: Return Everest Base Camp.
Day 56: At Everest Base Camp for clean up.
Day 57: Drive back to Nylam. O/N Lodge.
Day 58: Drive back to Kathmandu. O/N Hotel.
Day 59: In Kathmandu. O/N Hotel.
Day 60: Transfer to Airport for the International departure.

Price: US$ 25,000 per person (Full Package)
Departures: 1st April to 30th May 2006

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